Welcome to your first year of High School! The beginning of high school is an exciting time. Students may be adjusting to a new school, making new friends and becoming more independent. Here are some things you can do to succeed this year:
9TH GRADE PLANNING CHECKLIST
- Keep up your grades and continue good study habits
- Talk to your counselor about:
- Graduation Requirements
- 4-year plan/ Credit check
- Post Secondary plans
- Your high school courses reflecting your career plan
- Concurrent enrollment options
- Log in to Naviance to complete assessments including:
- Strengths Explorer
- MI Advantage
- Review general college admission requirements
- Attend College Fairs & College Campuses
- Begin to think about and talk to your parents about a college financing plan
- Balance your school work with extracurricular activities that help you explore your interests
- Practice time management and learn new skills
- Start your search for scholarships-some are available as early as 9th grade
- ACT ASPIRE
Parents
- Talk to your child about his or her interest and help match those interests with a college major and career
- Monitor your child’s grades and arrange tutoring if necessary
- Attend Parent Conference Night to meet with your child's teachers to discuss his or her grade and performance in classes
- Attend College Fairs and College Campuses
- Get tips on helping your child with homework and issues of early teen years
